God, I hope I wear this jersey forever.
DEREK JETERI go into every game thinking I’m going to be the hero. I have to, or I wouldn’t enjoy it.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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I can see how people work out to feel better.
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My parents always felt if I worked hard enough I could make any dream come true.
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I like to hit the gym early in the morning. I feel better throughout the day when I get in a workout first thing in the morning.
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Everyone fears rejection.
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You can’t be sensitive, because you’re going to get criticized. I don’t care who you are, you’re going to get criticized.
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I like to dance and sing when there’s no one around, but, if I’m out, I’m really shy about it. So it takes a lot to get me going, but I enjoy being around music.
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You forget about it whether it was 15-2 or 3-2. It’s still a loss. It doesn’t matter what the score was if we win tomorrow.
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What kind of influence did my parents have on my life? Well, they had the most influence. These are the people who are closest to me. My parents are very positive people. They’ve been supportive. They’re always there.
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You’ve got to make adjustments as you get older.
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When it was time for parent-teacher conferences, I remember that I was always embarrassed about what my parents would hear about me!
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The last thing you want to do is finish playing or doing anything and wish you would have worked harder.
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It doesn’t take talent to work hard.
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This is why you play – to get an opportunity to play in the playoffs.
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I attribute much of my success in New York to my ability to understand and avoid unnecessary distractions.
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You gotta have fun. Regardless of how you look at it, we’re playing a game. It’s a business, it’s our job, but I don’t think you can do well unless you’re having fun.
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